Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World's Most Misunderstood Predator
- ISBN-10
- 1421443651
- ISBN-13
- 9781421443652
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 312
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2022-05-24
- Publisher
- JHU Press
- Author
- David Shiffman
Description
This fun read will have you looking at sharks with a fresh perspective and an understanding that the survival of sharks is crucial to the survival of another apex predator—ourselves.
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